Kia Niro: Niro hybrid energy flow / Power Reserve
Engine is both driving the vehicle and charging the hybrid battery.
(Engine ➞ Wheel & Battery)
Engine Brake
The vehicle is being slowed by engine compression.
(Wheel ➞ Engine) ...
Engine Generation/Motor Drive
The vehicle is being slowed by engine compression and regenerative braking.
The hybrid battery is being charged by regenerative braking.
(Engine ➞ Battery ➞ Wheel) ...
Other information:
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Inhibitor Switch Specification
Specification
Item
Specification
Power supply
12 V
Output type
Combination of output signals
Signal Code Table
P
P-R
R
...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Components and components location
Components Location
1. Hybrid Power Control Unit (HPCU)
2. Hybrid Control Unit (HCU)
3. Brake Switch
4. DC Fuse
HPCU includes the HCU (Hybrid Control Unit), Inverters ...
